On the cozy bed, a fierce competition for Gwendolyn’s attention erupted between the two little ones.

Zendaya and Benedict both vied for the prime spot next to their beloved mother, even tussling to snuggle up to her.

Benedict, being the more mature and sensible older brother, eventually conceded defeat.

He graciously shifted his little pillow next to Cedrick’s.

After a good half-hour of chaos, the family finally settled down, ready to drift off into dreamland.

Little did they suspect that as soon as the lights went out, a tiny voice belonging to Zendaya pierced the darkness.

“Mommy, my heart is racing like crazy. I just can’t fall asleep,” Zendaya whimpered, her voice carrying a tinge of desperation.

Cedrick, his voice laced with lazy amusement, chimed in. “Zendy, you were sprinting like a cheetah before bedtime. It’s no wonder you’re all wound up.”

Gwendolyn remained silent.

While Zendaya struggled to find sleep, Benedict desperately needed it.

Gwendolyn could see the exhaustion etched on his face. After spending hours in the lab receiving treatments, Benedict deserved a restful night at home.

While she was pondering a solution, Cedrick proposed one. “What if your mommy tells you both a bedtime story?”

Zendaya perked up. “Yes, please!”

Benedict rolled his eyes. “That’s boring.”

Cedrick had a secret agenda. He was hoping that exposing Benedict to more fairy tales and their enchanting lessons might soften his precocious and adult-like demeanor.

He insisted, “Benny, you’ve never experienced your mommy’s storytelling, have you? Consider it a new experience, and it’ll also help soothe Zendy to sleep.”

Benedict grudgingly shifted his position, tucking his arms in. “Whatever. Girls are so troublesome. Even when it comes to bedtime, they want attention before they’re willing to sleep.”

mind to her big brother’s

she coaxed her sickly brother, “Oh, Benny, I’m not being troublesome. Just give Mommy’s stories

danced in his eyes. It was clear that

Cedrick’s gaze seemed to convey a message

bedside table. Flipping through

supporting his head as he absorbed every word of Gwendolyn’s storytelling. He couldn’t help but admire her ethereal beauty

Harrick Villa, an aura of

and tender as Gwendolyn was surrounded by her little treasures, including the

young lady. She reunited with the prince at the grand ball, got married, and had two adorable little babies. They

main bedroom was filled

the soft, golden glow of the bedside lamp, Cedrick and the two little children

on their peaceful faces, her eyes eventually fixating

flick, she switched off the lamp, surrendering herself

swirling around Zendaya calling Charles “Daddy” at the dinner table and how Zendaya managed to stir up chaos during Charles’ blind

an opportunity to

extremely insulting and went far beyond

wind of the situation, he swiftly contained the news and even asked Nico to withdraw a promising deal between Jenson Group and

Cloudington Group incurred losses

father, Ignatius Cloud, sternly reprimanded his drowsy daughter, “Why in the world did you rub Mr. Jenson the wrong way during your date yesterday? With Jenson Group canceling their collaboration with our Cloudington Group, this is like a clear warning to our family. You have no idea who he is in the business world. He’s like a ruthless and decisive Grim Reaper. Cross him, and he can make even century-old empires crumble into

still half-asleep, was utterly confused upon

this? How could I possibly offend him when I don’t

up inside him.

Jenson, personally informed me about the collaboration cancellation. He had this cold expression, and

clue where the problem stemmed from. “Dad, I haven’t even met Cedrick Jenson. How could I possibly have

Jessamyn’s mother, joined the conversation, helping Ignatius calm down as she questioned their daughter, “Jess, tell your father everything you did yesterday.

“Okay.”

the previous day. She had only done a few things, so she quickly narrated

in jail, but he’s now also playing around with a mistress, and get this, he even fathered an illegitimate child. He had the audacity to come for a date with me, probably hoping

to some newspapers and reporters to expose Charles’ wild ways. But it looks like I didn’t give enough money, as no juicy Newton Group scandals made headlines from last night until this morning. I guess the

looks, trying to make sense

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